Wade vows to get tougher

IRVING – After a sleepless night following the stunning 44-6 loss to the Eagles and what he termed a “man-to-man” conversation with owner Jerry Jones, Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said Monday he’s developing a plan to be “more demanding.”

Phillips, long known as a player’s coach, hasn’t ruled out changes in coaches and personnel, although he said he has confidence in offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and defensive coordinator Brian Stewart. He also said he’s convinced that Garrett, quarterback Tony Romo, tight end Jason Witten and receiver Terrell Owens can co-exist.

While Phillips didn’t offer details about how he’s going to change, he did suggest he’ll run tougher practices and set harsher rules to hold players, including Romo, accountable for turnovers and penalties.

“We do need to rein him in,” Phillips said of Romo, who committed three turnovers against the Eagles.

Phillips also said Romo suffered torn rib cartiledge Sunday, which resulted in him collapsing in the shower after the game.